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Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 167: Lincoln In Danger
The next day, Levi was all dressed casually and was about to leave the house when Diana also came out. He frowned slightly at the short dress she was wearing but didn't react to it."Where are you going?""Since my brother has decided to ditch me, I'm going to spend time with a friend. It's boring staying alone in this gigantic house.""Which friend? A female or a male?" He squinted at her and she shook her head helplessly.She poked his arm and spoke slowly, "Brother, do you know how much I've endured these years growing up with two older and overprotective brothers? My life has been a living hell. Don't join their collection.""Did you forget what happened the last time, Diana?" Levi didn't soften his stern look. "If you can't stay alone at home, come with me.""No, thank you. I'd rather stay at home than listen to boring business talks."Levi's eyes narrowed suspiciously. He felt like once he left the house, she was going to sneak off. Should he just drag her along?"Okay... Okay
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 168: He Won't Die
Bang!Bang!The guards acted quickly and shielded Levi. Luckily, they were wearing bulletproof vests underneath their suits. They also brought out their guns and fired back.Levi got Lincoln into the car safely. His arm which had gotten shot was bleeding so much. He tore off part of his cloth and tied it around the bleeding spot.Lincoln groaned in pain again. "I didn't... think... it... would... hurt... so... damn... much."Levi couldn't make out what he was saying. Before the chauffeur could say a word, he got out of the car again with a darkened gaze and snatched a gun from one of the guards.Bang!Bang!Bang!Although there was an unseen distance between him and the hidden shooters, he still shot accurately and did some damage."Sir, we should leave. Others will go after them and track them. The young master is bleeding," A guard informed him."He won't die," Levi's eyes were as cold as ice as he said this. But thinking of how much pain Lincoln must be in, he got a hold on his emo
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 169: Was It Gregory?
Levi spent time in the ward telling his father all that had happened while he was hospitalized though he kept some details out.The child-like expression on Thomas as he listened attentively and nodded sometimes caused Levi's chest to feel heavy but he kept going and hid his reaction."Father, you don't have to worry about anything. When you get out of this place, you will ride in those cars only ministers drove when I was younger and we'll live in a beautiful, gigantic house like you always wanted."Thomas' eyes widened with awe and he was even more cooperative with the nurse. He ate his food without causing a fuss and even took his medicines which were usually quite difficult for them to get him to use.Levi suppressed his sadness and smiled. "Good father... You just have to get well soon then you can leave this place grandly and live with me. I can afford to take care of you now."'I can also afford to repay all the sacrifices you made for me when I was younger,' Levi didn't utter
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 170: A Royal Descendant
Levi made a decision resolutely and watched quietly for some minutes as Lincoln ate his meal a little bit slower now.When he was done, the guards trashed the paper bags and Levi helped him up."I'll send you back to the hotel now. I have to deal with something important.""I thought we were going sightseeing," Lincoln frowned as they left the ward.Levi almost facepalmed. "After what happened, you still want to go sightseeing?"He couldn't tell if Lincoln was acting carefree or just being stupid."I told you that the attack wasn't meant for me. It was for you. Besides, although we have businesses here, they are all handled under fake aliases and managing directors so I can't think of anyone that'd want to target me upon my arrival here.""That's the point," Levi almost snapped as the elevator doors closed."You shouldn't have been here. The attack was for me but now they'll target you too. You shouldn't get roped into my personal matters."Lincoln wanted to say the assailants dared n
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 171: Tim Carrey's Confession
Lincoln heaved a sigh of relief as Levi stepped out of the car. The guard quickly came after him while the chauffeur drove the car to the park.Unlike the hospital where Levi has helped him arm in arm, he didn't even spare him a glance and headed straight into the hotel.The guard wondered what had transpired between the young masters and why there was a sudden hostility between them but he still reached forward to help Lincoln."I underestimated his indifference. They must have really suffered a lot," Lincoln sighed to himself making a note to ask his men later to investigate what's happened to his uncle over the decades and has caused Levi to bear so much anger.Ring!As the door beeped and they walked in, his phone rang. He couldn't get it because of his injured arm but the guard held it up and answered the video call.Almost quickly, the housekeeper, Tim Carrey's face, came up. "Greetings young master. You called for me," He greeted Lincoln who shook his head."Not me."The guard
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 172: Downfall
Levi switched off the pen recorder as soon as Tim had finished all his confessions. He didn't look as shaken as earlier and now calmer."We have only ever seen Mr Gregory as the CEO. Nobody besides higher employees knows who the directors are.""Good. That's all. Thank you."The guard also stopped the phone video recorder when Levi said this. They all waited for him to speak and he didn't disappoint them."Mr Carrey, I have a request. If you can fulfill this request, I promise you after all this is over, I'll set up a business for you in whichever part of the world you want to live in, create a new identity for you and give you enough fortune to last for your lifetime."Tim Carrey gulped hearing all these offers. He was tempted but he didn't readily agree. He already learnt his lesson.He only wanted to know what Levi's request was even though he already had an inkling."Mr Carrey," Levi continued, seeing he had his attention. "It would be a great help if you can come to San Jose and
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 173: XPR
Levi responded to her message but didn't get an answer so he exited the messaging app and went through other notifications.He saw messages from Heritage Capital Bank stating he had received some profits from the real estate investments the CEO had made on his behalf.He arched a brow seeing the figures and wondered if he should invest more into real estate since it seemed very profitable.After a minute of contemplation, he sent a message to the CEO of Heritage bank stating his decision and requesting to get feedback.Twitter notifications also popped up but he didn't pay attention to this. The one that managed to catch his attention was a message from the stock market.A new stock XPR had been introduced to the market and seemed to have a potential profitable future as it was currently on rise.When Levi went through it, he saw that many stock traders had begun to put stakes on it. However, when he studied the stocks, he realized something was off about it.If one should invest in s
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 174: Rebel
As soon as word spread out in Hernandez's Group HQR that the boss lady had given orders to stop the purchase of the stock that had personally been introduced by one of the senior directors, the board of directors revolted.The fact that Brooklyn was away from San Jose made matters worse so Luis had to step in."Mr Hernandez, it isn't like we are trying to counter the CEO's decision but this particular stock has shown a lot of potential and we have invested a lot of resources into the analysts research. Why would she give orders to stop it now?""Yes, we don't doubt the boss lady's capabilities but in some cases, one head is better than one. If we miss the chance to invest in that stock before the stakeholders reach the limit, we won't get another profitable investment like this.""Yes. The idea of this stock was bought by our senior director whose son is the managing director of one of the top banks. He already has stakes there and wouldn't lead the company down the wrong path.""Even
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235: The End II
Juan is right. He really owes Laura even in the next lifetime. She trusted him, loved him but he tore their family apart and couldn't even cherish the one person she left behind. Did he still deserve to live? __________ A few weeks later after the news of what had befallen the madam of Hernandez family broke out, Levi was in the ward speaking to his father who was about to be taken away to the Wales by Cyrus, Marie and Lincoln when a guard walked in. "Sir, the young madam's father has come for a visit. He is currently with her." Heading this, Levi brows furrowed and he stood. He looked down at his father who didn't even react like he had heard his words and sighed. "Father, be good, okay? I'll come with Brooklyn to visit you sometime when she has fully recovered. Bye." He turned to his uncle, aunt and cousin with a grateful look. They all shared a hug and he told them, "I wish you a safe trip and please tell grandfather I sent my greetings." With that, they bade farewell and h
234: The End I
Juan simply gave Luis a look that made him feel like he was a fool and walked around him, going straight to Yolanda and completely ignoring him. "Should I tell them about the aphrodisiac or you will?"When he said these words, Yolanda's eyes widened in fear and she panicked. He didn't stop there, "Or I should talk about the vitamins instead. I'm sure my brother will like to learn more about Andy."Yolanda's knees turned weak and she almost collapsed if it weren't for the cops holding her. Seeing her reaction, Luis walked up to them. "What are you talking about?"Juan finally gave him attention and pointed at him, "You are such a fool. I can't believe you cheated with this thing on Laura. You should atone for your sins at her grave for the rest of your life!"Luis gritted angrily and his fingers balled into fists but he knew he stood no chance against Juan if he attempted to strike."That's enough Juan," Grandfather Hernandez stepped in. "What's all this fuss about? Ask the cops to l
233: Game Over II
"Here are records of her purchasing many illegal drugs from this black market trader. They managed to track her transactions and realized that besides purchasing a potent poison within different time frames and a few other drugs yet to be identified, she also purchased a strong aphrodisiac that has been banned for years."Levi's expression turned rigid upon hearing this. Aphrodisiac? He looked at the hospital bed where Brooklyn was sleeping peacefully wrapped in bandages and suddenly remembered the first time he had met her.She had run down the street trying to escape from Larry. He could still remember how strong he had felt the scent of the aphrodisiac from her.All those times, he used to think Larry was the one behind the aphrodisiac but what if he had an accomplice.Larry might have wrongfully listed after Brooklyn but Levi knew he was too chickenhearted to purchase that contraband himself.So it must have been someone who gave it to him and that person could be Yolanda."Uncle,
232: Game Over
Gunshots suddenly rang out in the warehouse and the guns in the thugs hands began to fall to the ground one after the other as they cried in pain,"Argh!""Ah!!!!""Argh!!!!""Ow!!!"Noah's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he watched all his men fall to the floor and writhe in pain. "You bastard!" He yelled into the microphone as he watched cops emerge. "Are you so foolish? Do you think your wife will go Scot free now? Just a word from me and her mutilated body parts will be sent to your doorstep!"Levi's eyes darkened at his words. He looked around because he knew Noah could see him. "Do you know what has become of your accomplice, Billy? Just surrender now or your term will be worse."Noah laughed and the warehouse echoed with his laughter. "That was all my plan, you fool! He was after my ring too so how could I let him remain with me?! He is no longer useful so I tossed him out.""You have gone against me and I can see you value the ring more than your wife. That is w
231: Come Get It
As the chaos subsided, Juan received a call and stepped away from the gathering. He found a quiet place and answered the call just before it was disconnected."Hello, did you find out anything?" He was a bit anxious about what the other person was going to say. If Luis is really declared guilty, he won't spare him."Sir, we tracked his call records and his bank records even deleted transactions but found nothing unusual."Juan didn't know why he released a sigh of relief. He wasn't wrong after all. Luis might be temperamental and easily pissed off but he won't do anything to hurt his own family. Then who tampered with the vitamins? Because Juan had a bit of knowledge in medicine, he knew the vitamins were manufactured by a popular pharmaceutical company and they were original products.Which means someone must have tampered with the vitamins after they were purchased? He had almost forgotten that he was on a call until the person spoke again."Sir, we also checked the call records of
230: Lloyd's of Wales
"She's missing," Hector announced as he walked into the sitting room where the cops were handling Billy and the bloody mess he had causedLevi was on a sofa with an oppressive expression that showed one shouldn't come closer to him."Oh no! Our poor Brooke! She only just got released and she's gone again!" Yolanda was on the other side of the room crying her eyes out.This sound made Levi's fingers clench with every passing second. Why act like she cares?"Mr Lloyd, do you know who could be behind this?" A cop was asking Levi for the umpteenth time yet was receiving no response.Luis walked up to them furiously and pointed at him. "How dare you act nonchalant?! Officer, hold him responsible if anything happens to my daughter!"Levi's face hardened but he refused to say a word and just sat there listening to Luis' rants. Images of Brooklyn's current state kept on running through his mind and he almost couldn't breathe."Levi!" The door the cops were entering and leaving through suddenl
229: End Of You
Brooklyn was walking down the hallway to her room when she felt someone sprinted across the hallway. She didn't think too much about it as she was still upset about what had happened in the sitting room.She has never seen her father so angry and that too at his own brother. These days, she feels her father is gradually turning into someone they all don't know anymore.Not to mention the cold war he has been engaging with these days.Tap!She halted when she saw the shadow of the person sprinting across the hallway again. She was suddenly scared and called out, "Who is there?!"No one answered her and she turned around. The hallway was silent. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid," She mumbled to herself.No one could get into this house anyway. But as she shook her thoughts away and took another step, someone suddenly strangled her from behind."Ah—" Her shout was muffled as a cloth was put over her nose. Her body went paralyzed with fear as she realized what was happening.She wanted to s
228: Don't Dare Me
"This wasn't what we both agreed to. I don't agree to this," Billy kicked a chair as he flared.Noah Lloyd didn't bat an eye at his actions. He simply said, "If you want to get Levi, this will be your only way.""Why do I have to go in there and get his wife himself? You have so many men they could easily carry out the job. Why me? It feels like you are sending me straight to the enemy's trap."Billy hated to admit it but he was a bit scared about facing Levi. Now he has to find a way to sneak into the Hernandez family residence himself, knock Brooklyn out and find a way to sneak her out.Noah's plan didn't sound feasible to him and he wasn't a fool. No way will he do that.Noah smiled craftily. He knew it. Billy wasn't as foolish as he thinks so there was no way he could keep him now. He just has to get rid of him.Besides, the dumbo also wants his ring. All the more reason for him not to survive but first he had to convince the fool."Your first attempt at the hospital was a complet
227: Familial Ties
"I'm certainly not a tour guide now."Levi chuckled at Juan's words but waited for him to continue. He relished the taste of the first food he grabbed and wondered if Brooklyn had her dinner yet."I think... I should keep what I do as a secret but it has nothing to do with our family's business.""That's not fair uncle. What's with the suspense?" Levi frowned and Juan laughed.The former was quite curious about this eldest son of Hernandez's family that has managed to evade the discerning eyes of paparazzi for years.Although Juan was estranged from the family, he appeared to be living better than his younger brother, Luis.Heck if they were to stand together one wouldn't be able to judge who was the younger one or the older one."Let's keep that aside now. Maybe someday... What I just want to say is whatever my brother does, just know he means no harm. He is ambitious and all but doesn't take it to heart. Go easy on him."Levi paused and swallowed the food in his mouth. One would hav
